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patsy in French

patsy in French is lampiste, pigeon — patsy means a person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.

patsy in French

lampiste
noun
(informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.
pigeon
noun
(informal, derogatory) A person who is taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

What does "patsy" mean?

  1. noun A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.
    "The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong."
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patsy in a sentence

  • The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong.
  • He felt like a patsy after realizing his "friend" had used him the whole time.

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What is "patsy" in French?

"patsy" in French is lampiste, pigeon. patsy means: A person who is easily blamed, deceived, or taken advantage of by others.

How do you use "patsy" in a sentence?

Example: "The gang needed a patsy to take the fall if the plan went wrong." In French, "patsy" is lampiste, pigeon.

Are there other ways to say "patsy" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "patsy": lampiste, pigeon.

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